The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been receiving numerous complaints and inquiries from consumers across the country about fraudulent job offers for positions as “mystery” or “secret shoppers.” Consumers report receiving a letter, generally by postal mail, containing instructions, and accompanied by a check. The instructions usually direct the recipient to deposit the check, spend [...]

By Cheryl Pearson-McNeil Whew! Is it me? Or is 2012 flying by already? I am a January baby, and I celebrate my born day at the beginning of the month. As soon as my birthday is over, I sometimes feel like its July already, mainly because I am a busy lady and the days just [...]

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist The New Year’s tradition of making resolutions is sometimes an opportunity to turn dreams into specific goals and efforts – like losing pounds gained during holiday excesses. When it comes to financial matters, now is a perfect time to also assess lending habits and ways to develop greater financial security. [...]

Local CDFI – WWBIC to help spur job creation in the US The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) a local community lender announced that it has received a capital grant from the Create Jobs for USA Fund, a collaboration between Starbucks and Opportunity Finance Network (OFN). The money will help WWBIC create and sustain [...]

The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers not to be duped by a company that is selling homeowners their property deeds for an exorbitant price – almost 30 times the price if they bought it themselves. The company, Deed Retrieval Services (which also does business as Record Retrieval Department), has been sending Wisconsin [...]

Bi-Partisan Veteran’s Bill gets hearing; supports Weddle appointment to WHEDA board Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) testified this week on a major veteran’s employment initiative, which she authored. in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Veterans and Military Affairs. Senate Bill 312 (SB 312), which would expand Veterans Preference Points in the state civil [...]

The countdown is on. As we welcome a brand new shiny year, I’ve already been pouring through the magazine articles that promise me, “A New Year, A New You!” Here we go – again. Last year I was convinced that if Jennifer Hudson could lose weight through Weight Watchers, then I could too. And of [...]

My City My Biz Wisconsin held its first Small Business Expo from Oct. 28-Oct. 30, 2011 at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Center. Organizers are pictured above. The event allowed for connections with over 100 exhibitors, seminars and workshops, premium networking and inspiration for youth with a youth expo as well. The host [...]

U.S. Small Business Administration Deputy Administrator Marie Johns recently visited Milwaukee on Dec. 1, 2011 to host a Young Entrepreneurs Series (YES) event at the VETransfer Business Accelerator in downtown Milwaukee. While in Milwaukee, Johns met with small business owners to help promote ways to grow the economy and create jobs. In partnership with the [...]

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is offering a program for young adults that helps them with both their education and job prospects. The SDC Youth Employment Program (YEP) will serve youth between the ages of 18 and 21 who need to earn a GED, are income eligible, live in Milwaukee County, have a current driver’s [...]